Eníd García
California
Summary
Bilingual, equity-driven early childhood leader grounded in a human-centered approach, providing site-level leadership for program operations, instructional quality, staff supervision, enrollment compliance, fiscal oversight, and continuous improvement to support meaningful outcomes for children and families.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher on Special Assignment Early Childhood Special Education Coach
OUSD
Oakland, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Recognized and leveraged unique skills of early childhood educators to enhance teaching effectiveness
- Support the educators in developmental domains, (language and pre-literacy, health and physical development, approaches to learning, social emotional development, creative arts, pre-science, pre-math).
- Supported and collaborated with educators to establish and achieve developmental goals
- Guided educators in structuring environments, routines, and interactions to foster positive social-emotional outcomes for children and families.
College and Career Newcomer Transitions Specialist
OUSD
Oakland, CA
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Guided newcomer students in successful transitions to post-secondary education, including community college, technical education, and job training pathways.
- Cultivated partnerships with community colleges, Career Technical Education programs, employers, and job training organizations to enhance support for newcomer students.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on curriculum and instructional strategies.
Home and Hospital Program-Pre-K-12 General Education & with Special Needs
NHUSD
Union City, CA
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Provide instruction to students to maintain continuity of instruction during a period of temporary disability (physical, mental, or emotional disability).
- Executed daily tasks ensuring continuity of instruction and support for students during temporary disabilities.
- Collaborated with diverse team members to resolve issues and enhance service delivery related to educational programs.
Pre-K Mod/Extensive Sped Teacher
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
North Highlands, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Established Pre-K special education classroom supporting diverse learning needs, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Trained teacher assistants on effective strategies for educating and caring for students with special needs, enhancing classroom support.
- Collaborate with ABA, SLP, VI, PT and OT, DHH team to develop strategies, accommodations and modifications
Math and Reading Intervention Teacher 3-5th grade
NHUSD
Union City, CA
12.2021 - 05.2021
- Facilitated targeted math instruction for students impacted by Covid-19 and virtual learning, enhancing their understanding and skills.
Pre-K Special Education Teacher Mod/Severe
NHUSD
Union City, CA
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to enhance learning for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to monitor and support student progress effectively.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
Program Director of Head Start and Early Head Start
CDI
Milwaukee, WI
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Operations, project management, schedules, budget tracking, and evaluations, team leadership, project development, and community partnerships.
- Managed budget of 5.4 million
- Opened EHS
- Oversaw enrollment for 735 Head Start and 76 Early Head Start programs, ensuring compliance with program requirements.
- Led a team of 86 educators, fostering professional development and collaboration to enhance program quality.
- Directly supervised: 12 staff-education, disabilities and mental health, family support and engagement, ERSEA, health and nutrition, human resources, fiscal, facilities, and IT across multiple sites
- 200,000 sq ft of instructional space in multiple building
Associate Director of Head Start and Early Head Start
Guadalupe Head Start
Milwaukee, WI
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Oversaw education implementation, grant writing for five-year education plan, data analysis, curriculum oversight, and enhanced staff recruitment and retention.
- Managed federal compliance, addressed corrective actions, in an ECE Dual Language program.
- Managed a team of 8 staff members, ensuring effective support and guidance in daily operations.
- Delivered staff training and fostered partnerships with the community, Spearheaded collaborations with Milwaukee Area Technical College, aiding 10 assistants in earning Associate Degrees and supporting five teachers in their Bachelor's coursework.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving onboarding for new hires and skill enhancement for existing team members.
- Oversaw compliance with federal and state regulations for child care services.
Education
Master of Science - Principal Leadership Institute
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2026
Master of Science - Exceptional Education MS
University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Bilingual Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI05.2008
Skills
Curriculum & Assessment
- TS Creative Curriculum Implementation
- TS Gold Implementation
Quality Assurance & Monitoring
- Program Monitoring & Evaluation
- Federal & State Compliance
Compliance & Monitoring
- NAC Accreditation,
ECERS, CLASS
Websites
Awards
Special Education Recognition Award SERA, Mission Valley SELPA-Community Advisory Committee, Award SERA2021, recognized 3x
Credentials Licenses
- California CTC, Education Specialist Instruction Specialist, CLAD-Crosscultural Language Development #1902777555
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction- LifeLong Licence, Education Specialist 19027817, Early Childhood Special Education #801
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher on Special Assignment Early Childhood Special Education Coach
OUSD
11.2024 - Current
College and Career Newcomer Transitions Specialist
OUSD
01.2023 - 05.2024
Pre-K Mod/Extensive Sped Teacher
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
08.2022 - 05.2023
Math and Reading Intervention Teacher 3-5th grade
NHUSD
12.2021 - 05.2021
Home and Hospital Program-Pre-K-12 General Education & with Special Needs
NHUSD
10.2019 - 05.2024
Pre-K Special Education Teacher Mod/Severe
NHUSD
08.2019 - 05.2022
Program Director of Head Start and Early Head Start
CDI
12.2017 - 08.2018
Associate Director of Head Start and Early Head Start
Guadalupe Head Start
05.2010 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Principal Leadership Institute
University of California Berkeley
Master of Science - Exceptional Education MS
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Bilingual Education
Cardinal Stritch University